US breakthrough in Campylobacter detection
A food technologist in the US has found a new method of identifying colonies of the food poisoning bacterium Campylobacter.
Archives for October 17, 2004
Americans must up calcium and vitamin D intake
Americans were warned last week that unless they up their consumption of calcium and vitamin D, the number of people suffering from osteoporosis and low bone mass is likely to jump, and advised that supplements could be the answer.
Line extension to improve gains for Bakemark UK
UK bakery ingredients firm Bakemark UK continues the drive into value-added products, launching a new addition to its Diamond range of bread improvers that it claims will slice away costs for bakers making the 9 million loaves a day that come out of...
Solbar launches soluble isoflavone extract for dairy
Israeli soy proteins producer Solbar is launching a new soluble soy isoflavone extract that can be added to functional foods including drinks, soy milks and dairy products like milk and yoghurts.
Vitamin C intake offers protection against stomach cancer
Further evidence shows that vitamin C intake and fruit consumption may be linked to reduced risk of stomach cancer.
Irish salt slashing campaign focuses on bread
Bread has been highlighted as the biggest single source of excess salt intake in Ireland, according to the country's Food Safety Authority, which is now stepping up the pressure on Irish bakers to act, reports Chris Mercer.
Cranberry treatment for herpes?
Alpine cranberries may help to fight infection by the herpes virus, one of the most common viral infections in humans, according to new findings by a Taiwan team.